Early College Program

Accelerate your future.

High school students may wish to pursue college-level work for a variety of reasons. If you are interested in earning college credits before full-time entrance or wish to accelerate your future program of study, this program may serve your needs.

Minors who have not earned a high school diploma or its equivalent may enroll in courses at the college as non-matriculated students if they have fulfilled the following requirements:

• Must be in 10th-12th grade
• Must demonstrate appropriate preparation and ability to benefit from enrolling in the course(s) sought

Students who wish to request to enroll through the Early College Program must submit:

• Official high school transcript (or equivalent record documenting academic progress if student is homeschooled)
• Written recommendation from the principal or guidance counselor at the high school he or she is attending (for home school students, the recommendation should be provided by the district’s superintendent, home instruction coordinator, or the parent/instructor)
• Written consent to enroll and release of liability for the college from the student’s parents or legal guardians

Letters must address the student’s psycho/social and cognitive skills as they relate to the student’s ability to be successful in the requested course. The Registrar will review the documentation and if approved, the student will be permitted to register for the course with the following stipulations:

• The parent or guardian cannot attend class with the student, but, they may audit the course at full cost.
• The student will pay full tuition.
• FERPA will apply to the student’s academic account as the student will be classified as non-matriculated (a waiver is available to be signed).
• The student will abide by all campus policies and protocols.

If you are interested in the Early College Program, please contact the Registrar’s office for further details at registrarsoffice@herkimer.edu or 315-574-4037.